Fall Into History and Explore the Vatican Museums & Underground Rome All in 1 Day

4.5 / 5 total 1920 reviews
Duration: 8 Hours
Tour ID: 7183
Overview

Explore the marvels of the Vatican Museums on this amazing preferred entrance guided tour! No need to worry about the long queues outside the museum, as your reserved access ticket will allow you to get inside before any other group and begin your guided tour led by your guide.

Your trip to the Eternal City will never be complete without a visit to this unique site, which is home to 54 galleries that include 4 statue museums:
* Museo Pio Clementino
* Museo Chiaramonti
* Museo Gregoriano Etrusco and
* Museo Gregoriano-Egizio

Get charmed by Michelangelo’s outstanding Sistine Chapel and Last Judgement, visit the extraordinary Raphael Rooms and get your fill of the stories behind the famous “School of Athens”, walking along the same hallways walked by some of the most famous artists in the world: Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, Giotto, Raphael, and Michelangelo, to name a few.

Complete your tour with a journey through the major Christian Basilicas, Catacombs and ancient streets of Rome. See the Holy Staircase and visit inside the Basilica of St.John in Lateran - the Cathedral of Rome - and St. Mary Major; then proceed along the ancient Appian Way, passing the Chapel of Domine Quo Vadis before arriving at the Catacombs, the ancient underground cemeteries and hiding places of the Christians.

Highlights
  • Raphael’s Rooms
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Lunch in a typical Italian Restaurant
  • The main Christian Basilicas & the Holy Stairs
  • Reserved Access to the Vatican Museums
  • The secret underground Catacombs on Via Appia Antica
  • Pickup service from selected hotels in central Rome
Good to Know
  • Duration Duration: 8 Hours
  • Tour Start Time: 08:30
  • Tour End Time: 17:30
  • This tour is available: Fri-Sat
  • Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Easy Cancellation Easy Cancellation
    Cancel up to 1 day in advance for a full refund
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Inclusions
  • Drop-off at several Touristic Bus Stops in the city center at your convenience
  • Professional guide
  • Reserved Access to the Vatican Museums
  • Pickup service from selected hotels in central Rome
  • Reserved Access to the Catacombs
  • Wireless Audio Headset
Exclusions
  • Optional Gratuities
Meeting Point
Know Before You Go
  • * This activity is only accessible if in possession of the Green Pass .
    More information about the Green Pass can be found at https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/coronavirus-response/safe-covid-19-vaccines-europeans/eu-digital-covid-certificate_en
    * Pickup times start at 7:30 AM
    * At check-out please specify if you want the tour in English, Spanish, or German from November through March and in English, Spanish, German or French from April through October.
    * This tour visits religious sites, and there is a dress code to be observed. Visitors must be dressed appropriately: no sleeveless blouses, no miniskirts, no shorts, and no hats are allowed.

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Reviewed by Minh L KR   May 31, 2022
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The tour was amazing. tour guide guided us in this trip and showed us beautiful places, told us the history of this places and It was an excellent day!
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Reviewed by Ted Kruger ZA   May 31, 2022
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I just returned home from an amazing tour. During the tour everything ran smoothly and on time.It was truly a magnificent and I hope to return soon. I highly recommend this tour!!!
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Reviewed by Susan Mark ES   May 31, 2022
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he guide was great. Flexible with the timetable, good on the roads, helpful with advice on the food, efficient with the narrative. Absolutely enjoyed our tour yesterday and we recommend this tour thanks.
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Reviewed by Blake NZ   May 31, 2022
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Our guide was accommodating, generous and spent even more time with us than was expected. His English was outstanding and his passion for the museum pieces was contagious. I really good tour and I give it five stars.
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Reviewed by Valda TT   May 31, 2022
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He was a "perfect" guide. He kept the group moving and was willing to answer all of the questions we had. He had a lot of interesting facts and stories to share.
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Reviewed by Jannie IE   May 31, 2022
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Overall the tour was good. We really enjoyed our tour who was very knowledgeable so I highly recommend this walking tour.
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Reviewed by Regina B CH   May 31, 2022
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Our guide was very helpful ,polite and knowledgeable person so i recommend him to Anyone.
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Reviewed by michael k IE   May 31, 2022
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Our tour was nothing less than excellent. The tour guide was full of information. She even changed the tour around to accommodate our needs.
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Reviewed by FazianBa AU   May 31, 2022
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I was lucky enough to get a phenomenal guide. She was extremely knowledgeable, genuine, and passionate. I can tell that she is doing what she absolutely loves!
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Reviewed by Cassey1989 SE   May 31, 2022
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It was a real pleasure to have the tour with great friendly guide. I will never forget this wonderful experience.
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